MOT Status
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114,572 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by ladders (0.1 (d))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Windscreen washer not working Switch missing (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
wiper stalk damaged
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
wiper stalk damaged
Nearside Front Swivel gator split
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Swivel gator split
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside swivel dust gaitor split
offside front shock absorber weeping
rearward section of front to rear brake pipe corroded near limit
slight corrosion on offside front brake pipe to hose
Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
nearside swivel dust gaitor split
offside front shock absorber weeping
offside track rod end gaiter deteriorated
rearward section of front to rear brake pipe corroded near limit
slight corrosion on offside front brake pipe to hose
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
corrosion offside front brake pipe
nearside front swivel gaitor deteriorated
nearside drop arm ball joint gaitor badly cracked
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corrosion appearing around the n/s swivel sphere
slight grease leak from the n/s swivel sphere grease seal
steering ram [shock absorber]lower mounting bushes starting to unbond
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
steering box drop arm ball joint cover split
o/s/f shox slight missting off oil
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AP53 BXO is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2004 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 81,117 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP53 BXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 22 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AP53 BXO registered?
AP53 BXO is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 2004.
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